Updated 1st May 2013 -  UK Turnover in the Public Sector Key Suppliers sector companies monitored has fallen by 3% in the past accounting year to reach £260.2bn. Profits have risen by 3% to £26.7bn.  Employee numbers have decreased by 2% in the period to 2,142,200 people.  Over the past 3 years, turnover in the sector has risen by 8% and employee numbers have decreased by 4%.